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PULSE/min
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
MX3 Plus
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MX3 Plus English
Introduction
The OMRON MX3 Plus measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly
from the arm, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope. The measurement
values are stored in the memory of the OMRON MX3 Plus.
The OMRON MX3 Plus includes a standard cuff for arm circumferences ranging from
22-32 cm. Optional large cuffs (32-42 cm) can be applied.
Table of contents
1 How t
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PULSE/min SYS mmHg DIA mmHg MX3 Plus 24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 2 MX3 Plus English • Store the OMRON MX3 Plus in a dry, Caution closed place with a temperature • Operating temperature between 10°C between -20°C and 60°C. and 40°C. • Remove the batteries if you not intend • Operating environment must be free to use the OMRON MX3 Plus for 3 from excessive vibrations, shocks, months or more. magnetic fields, electrical noise, etc. • Stay out of sunlight during measuring. Ti
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 3 MX3 Plus English 3 Preparation Insert batteries 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert four batteries as indicated in the battery compartment and close compartment Caution! Use four identical 1.5V alkaline batteries type AA LR6! Connect cuff Fit cuff Caution! Do not inflate the cuff when not wrapped around the arm! 1 Insert air plug in air jacket. 1 Bare your arm. Caution! Push up your sleeve: avoid G Air tube constricting the blood flow! L
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 4 MX3 Plus English 1-2 cm Note: for right arm use keep the tube 4 Hold the end of the cuff and wrap it parallel with your little finger! around your arm. Caution! Be sure the cuff fits closely; do not pinch your arm! 4 Operation MX3 Plus SYS mmHg DIA V mmHg M PULSE/min U M Q B N D T P R C S Control functions R Pulse: heartbeats per minute. B Memory recall button S Battery exhausted: batteries are C Start button weak/exhausted. D On/off button T
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 5 MX3 Plus English Caution! Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive measurements! 1 Sit comfortably at a table with your feet 2 Relax your arm and turn your palm flat on the floor and rest your arm on upward. the table. Caution! Cuff at heart height during measurement! MX3 Plus MX3 Plus MX3 Plus SYS SYS SYS mmHg mmHg mmHg DIA DIA DIA mmHg mmHg mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min PULSE/min M M M 3 Press on/off button. Caution! Wa
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 6 MX3 Plus English MX3 Plus MX3 Plus MX3 Plus SYS SYS SYS mmHg mmHg mmHg DIA DIA DIA mmHg mmHg mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min PULSE/min M M M Note: the cuff deflates automatically. Caution! Sit still, do not move and do not speak! Read display MX3 Plus MX3 Plus SYS SYS mmHg mmHg DIA DIA mmHg mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min M M 1 Read the values of blood pressure and pulse from the display. Note: display shows blood pressures and heartbeats alternately. MX3
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 7 MX3 Plus English 5 Memory Recall previous values SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PULSE/min W M W Memory position of latest and previous 1 Press on/off button to turn on power. values (1-14). MX3 Plus MX3 Plus SYS SYS mmHg mmHg DIA DIA mmHg mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min M M M 2 Press memory recall button for latest 3 Press on/off button to turn off power. and previous values. Note: display shows alternately blood pressures and heartbeats. Erase memory MX3 Plus
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 8 MX3 Plus English 6 Error: causes and rectifications Indication Error Cause Rectification Correct Cuff pressure Wait for at least three minutes to repeat reading low measurement. not Inflate the cuff 40 mmHg higher than possible Movement previous value. Follow instructions, repeat Very weak measurement. artery pulse Cuff pressure Wait for at least three minutes to repeat too high measurement. Inflate the cuff 30 mmHg lower than previous value
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 9 MX3 Plus English compartment and insert four new identical of high tech components. 1.5V alkaline batteries type AA LR6 batteries. Attention! Disposal of batteries Spare parts and the OMRON MX3 Plus • Due to high company quality standards, should be carried out in OMRON considers the main unit as a accordance with the national non-serviceable part because the need regulations for the disposal of for proper calibration after replacement elect
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 10 MX3 Plus English 9 General information about blood pressure Blood circulation Health and blood pressure The blood circulation is responsible for The incidence of hypertension increases supplying the body with oxygen. Blood with age. In addition, a lack of exercise, pressure is the pressure exerted on the excess body fat and high levels of choles- arteries. terol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in The systolic blood pressure value (higher b
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24102604 MX3PlusGB 01-12 03-11-2004 09:32 Pagina 11 MX3 Plus English • Overweight tension may cause your blood pressure to • High cholesterol level be higher than in familiar circumstances at • Smoking home. This is known as “White Coat • Excessive alcohol consumption Hypertension”. • Stress and emotional upset • Excessive consumption of salt Treatment of high blood pressure • Lack of physical exercise If your blood pressure reaches upper • Genetic/hereditary predisposition values of 140 - 16
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